Konetzni(-Wiedmann), Anny
Konetzni(-Wiedmann), Anny [ Konerczny, Anny] (b Ungarisch-Weisskirchen, 1902; d Vienna, 1968). Austrian soprano, sister of Hilde Konetzni. Sang in Vienna Volksoper ch. Stage début Chemnitz 1927 as cont. Sang in the Ring in Paris 1929. Joined Berlin Staatsoper 1931; Vienna Opera from 1933. Débuts: NY Met 1934; Salzburg Fest. 1934; CG 1935 (Brünnhilde), returning in same role 1951.
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